Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 197]
Council to prosecute over loss of heritage kowhai
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 4:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The people who took to a large old Tory Street kowhai tree with a chainsaw last evening will be prosecuted under the Resource Management Act. More >>
Capital welcomes King Kong Red Carpet Screening
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
Since receiving the green light last week Wellington is abuzz with preparations for the Red Carpet Screening of King Kong at the Embassy Theatre on Wednesday 14 December. More >>
Giant Tripod launched to honour film industry
Monday, 14 November 2005, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast will officially launch Tripod – a six-and-a-half metre high, bronze tripod figure designed and created by Richard Taylor and Weta Workshop as the city’s tribute to the film and television industry – at 1.15pm on Thursday 17 ... More >>
Mayor prepares to dive on the frigate
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 6:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast will be one of the first divers on the former HMNZS Wellington when the frigate is sunk off the South Coast of Wellington on Saturday. More >>
Frigate sinking will draw crowds to the coast
Friday, 4 November 2005, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council
The former frigate HMNZS Wellington will be sunk off Houghton Bay on Saturday 12 November 2005, at 3pm, weather and sea conditions permitting. Crowds of spectators are expected to head to the South Coast to watch the sinking (about 800m from land) ... More >>
Views sought on Lambton Quay speed limit change
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 4:59 pm | Wellington City Council
A lower speed limit on Lambton Quay and part of Willis Street is on the cards as Wellington City Council plans changes to make the central city safer and an even better place to shop. More >>
Spectacular Sky Show returns 5 November
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 3:05 pm | Wellington City Council
One of Wellington’s most popular events, the Pelorus Trust Sky Show, returns to Wellington on Guy Fawkes Night (Saturday 5 November). More >>
Celebrate Diwali - Festival of Lights this weekend
Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
This weekend will see the Wellington Town Hall, Capital E and Civic Square turned into an exciting zone of music, dance, and culinary delights in celebration of Diwali. More >>
Wellington Waterfront’s new looks inspire
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 4:56 pm | Wellington City Council
The designs of five international architects for buildings to complete Waitangi Park are receiving widespread admiration. More >>
Owhiro Bay carpark upgrade gets go ahead
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 4:29 pm | Wellington City Council
An upgrade of the old quarry carpark including the demolition of the existing building at Owhiro Bay was given the green light by Wellington City Councillors today at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting. More >>
Reminder - double street parade fun tomorrow!
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians will have double the fun tomorrow with two exciting street parades through the city – one welcoming 250 international athletes and the other celebrating the opening of the Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show. More >>
Benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Town Hall will host the Hurricane Katrina Relief Concert – A celebration of New Orleans and Delta Culture at 6pm on Saturday 1 October. More >>
Double street parade fun next Friday!
Thursday, 15 September 2005, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians will have double the fun next Friday 23 September with two exciting street parades through the city – one welcoming 250 international athletes and the other celebrating the opening of the Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show. More >>
Council wins international website award
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 10:21 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council's website, www.Wellington.govt.nz, has been judged one of the world’s leading government websites in an international internet marketing competition. More >>
Tourism industry leaders meet in Wellington
Monday, 12 September 2005, 5:01 pm | Wellington City Council
160 people from a wide cross-section of the tourism industry are attending the Wellington Tourism Forum at the Duxton Hotel on Tuesday, September 12, 2005. More >>
Council responds well to challenging year
Friday, 2 September 2005, 1:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has achieved strong financial results in a challenging year. More >>
Ratepayers urged to partake in economic planning
Monday, 15 August 2005, 10:40 am | Wellington City Council
Ratepayers in the Wellington region are being urged to have their say on how the region’s economy can reach its potential. More >>
Capital - right place for urban design conference
Thursday, 11 August 2005, 3:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Much effort and investment has been devoted to urban design in Wellington in the past decade – so it seems fitting that the Capital City should host an important international conference on urban design next week. More >>
New Council scholarships support creative projects
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Nine Wellington students have each been awarded $5000 by Wellington City Council for research projects promoting creativity and innovation. More >>
Oriental Bay Seascape Mural Teaming with Life
Monday, 1 August 2005, 2:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington's colourful and dynamic Oriental Bay Seascape mural is about to get a new population of fish and underwater creatures, thanks to a group of local artists, a team of scientists, and an on-going creative partnership. More >>
